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11 Feb 2025
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Description
I am a very friendly 62 year old lady named Nicki. I live part time at Teoka bay on Banks peninsula Canterbury. It's a remote place 1.5 hours drive from Christchurch I have 6 acres of land with a beautiful old cottage. Our land is neighbors to A large farm that the CCC have bought as a reserve. My son Tom and young family live there full time in tiny houses. They have two girls under 3 u. There's a great surf beach 2 minutes drive from my cottage. A river with lovely peaceful gardens and birdsong. Plus walking tracks and sea fishing and diving.
I also have a Spa and swimming pool.
There's two spare rooms in.my cottage. Plus grounds for camping vehicles.
We have pure spring water for drinking.
My son speaks Portuguese. His partner is German. His German partner can speak French. I myself speak English. Prefer Good English speakers. But not essential.
Looking forward to hosting you on our slice of paradise. It's a great eùscape from city life. A place to recharge.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn about native trees for future regeneration.
Projects involving children
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Help
I need help in gardening pruning planting weed wacking. Some building experience helpful as small deck needs building for our swimming pool. Cleaning cottage weather boards. Would love to host friendly people whom enjoy conservation. Must be motivated and fit. I can provide meals and accommodation for help. I have two small dogs. My son a border collie all friendly. This work is not for a wage.
But exchange for accommodation lunch and dinner.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Portuguese: Intermediate
Accommodation
I have 2 spare rooms in my cottage.
Or welcome to bring your self contained camper. I can provide food. Or you can bring your own. I have a house you can cook in and a BBQ. Negotiating hours based on whether I provide and cook food. Nearest shop is an hours return.
I have electric power points if you need to plug in a camper. But no caravan port. There is some wifi by my son's tiny house for checking your emails etc.
No cell coverage otherwise. A 15 minute drive to get coverage.
What else ...
Surfing and swimming. Fishing diving
Walking mountain biking. Relaxing.
I love music and have good sounds.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
A friendly dog
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (4)
Valuable help. The three of them were obviously well raised and responsible young men. Even left us a Thank-you card. Nice touch. I thankyou all and… read more
And I enjoyed sharing his culture and music. Good luck on your continued travels and thanks heaps.
The time there… read more
We really enjoyed learning about his culture of Basque. Would have him back in a heartbeat. Was great fun times.
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Valuable help. The three of them were obviously well raised and responsible young men. Even left us a Thank-you card. Nice touch. I thankyou all and… read more
And I enjoyed sharing his culture and music. Good luck on your continued travels and thanks heaps.
The time there… read more
We really enjoyed learning about his culture of Basque. Would have him back in a heartbeat. Was great fun times.
